Media and Creative Industries

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification).

We strongly recommend contacting your preferred research supervisor(s) in advance of submitting an application to discuss your ideas. View a full list of academic staff within the Institute for Creative Futures.

Please use our online application portal to submit your research proposal, and clearly outline the question you intend to address. You should also include an overview of your subject area and proposed research methods.

When applying for a PhD within the Institute, please select Media and Creative Industries when asked for the programme name.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

The Institute for Creative Futures is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies. Combining expertise and forward-thinking approaches in design innovation, media and the creative industries, The Institute brings together diverse disciplines to tackle contemporary global challenges. We are dedicated to exploring how design innovation and creative technologies can drive social, cultural, and economic transformation and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills knowledge and expertise needed to shape the future of the creative industries.

We are a vibrant, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking community, where world-leading academics and talented students work closely together to research world leading inventions. We foster a culture of experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive real-world impact.

By pursuing one of our postgraduate research programmes, research students will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem solving.

Information for international students

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for a list of research degree funding and scholarships.